Shakira concert is investigated as a possible mass of mass exposure to measles in New Jersey | News from Mexico

United States.- The Health Department of the state of New Jersey He informed that he is investigating a possible exposure to Measles virus after a person who attended the concert of Shakira in East Rutherford It would positively give this disease.

According to him release issued on Tuesday, it’s about A person who does not live in New Jerseybut that was present at the musical event held last Thursday at the Metlife stadium. The assistance of this person with measles generates concern about a potential mass exposure to virus.

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The risk period covers from the afternoon until dawn

The possible exposure It happened between 7:30 p.m. on May 15 and one in the morning of May 16, period in which the concert and the exit of the attendees of the enclosure. The authorities indicated that this was the time during which this person remained in placewhich represents a critical period for the contagion.

He Metlife stadiumwith an approximate capacity of 82,000 peoplehost the second presentation of the tour “Women no longer cry” of the Colombian singer. For the number of attendees, the Health Department warned about the possibility of a extensive virus spread In case there are more people who were exposed.

It is requested not to go directly to hospitals if there is suspicion

Health authorities requested that anyone who has been present in the concert and present symptoms either suspicion of contagioncommunicate first with your supplier of medical attention by phone before presenting in Clinics either Emergency services. This will allow precautions and prevent the virus Other people are transmitted in closed spaces.

He department He also recommended keep up with him vaccination schemeespecially in situations where there may be risk of infection.

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Measles does not immediately manifest

According to information from the authorities, the symptoms of the measles They are not immediate, and they usually appear Between 10 and 14 days after having been exposed to the virus.

These symptoms include:

• Fever
• Cough
• Nasal secretion
• Red or inflamed eyes
• Sore throat
• Reddish eruption in the skin

He Health Department He also warned that this disease can cause severe complications in certain cases, such as pulmonary infections (pneumonia) either Inflammation of the brain (encephalitis)especially in people who are not vaccinated.

No new cases have been detected so far

Until now, New infections have not been identified in the state related to the concert. However, it remains Health surveillance In case they appear symptoms among the people who attended the event.

Health authorities continue with the investigation To determine if there are more people in risk And to prevent a possible outbreak.

EFE information.

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